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Homemade Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

A creamy and flavorful spicy salmon sushi bake that delivers all the classic sushi roll flavors in an easy, oven-baked comfort food casserole perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb salmon fillet skinless and diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 –3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • Furikake seasoning to taste
  • 1 sheet nori cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup tobiko optional
  • Sliced avocado and cucumber for serving
  • Extra spicy mayo for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Cook rice with water according to package instructions.
  3. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
  4. Fold vinegar mixture into hot rice and let rest 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. In a bowl, gently mix salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, green onions, and cream cheese.
  7. Spread sushi rice evenly in a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle rice with furikake seasoning.
  9. Spread spicy salmon mixture evenly over rice.
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden and bubbling.
  11. Let rest 5 minutes.
  12. Top with nori strips, tobiko, avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo.
  13. Serve warm.

Notes

Use short-grain sushi rice for best texture and do not overbake to keep the salmon moist and creamy.